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Rutile from Raccoon Hill, 6.4 km west of Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts

 
Rutile from Raccoon Hill, 6.4 km west of Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 24847
Mineral:Rutile
Locality:Raccoon Hill, 6.4 km west of Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Description:Three crystals of dark rutile frozen in milky quartz matrix. Two of the crystals are twinned at 60 degree angles to each other. An old specimen, probably first collected over 50 years ago. Ex. Steve Chamberlain (N.Y.) #4345; Ex. Frank Hess
Overall Size:3.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:13-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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